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PGA: Scottie Scheffler Matches Tiger Woods With Three Tour Player of the Year Awards On The Bounce

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Scottie Scheffler has shied away from comparisons to Tiger Woods after becoming the second man to win the PGA Tour Player of the Year award in three consecutive years. (More Sports News)

Woods was the only other player to achieve that feat when he scooped the prize five times in a row between 1999 and 2003, and another three times on the bounce between 2005 and 2007.

Scheffler received 91% of the vote to claim the gong this year but insisted he cannot be compared to Woods.

He said: “We’re always looking to compare somebody to Tiger Woods.

“I saw it a lot growing up but there’s really only one Tiger.”Tiger Woods

Scheffler won a record-equalling nine titles in 2024, including the Masters and Olympic gold, and it was his efforts at the Paris games that he remembers most fondly.

He said: “I would say the nine holes that stick out to me the most would be the back nine at the Olympics.

“The way that Teddy [Scott, caddie] and I finished off that tournament was pretty cool.”

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‘Authentic’ Trait That Puts Scottie Scheffler on a Different Level Than Tiger Woods Comes to Light

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The Scottie Scheffler vs. Tiger Woods debate takes another turn. This time in favor of the current world no. 1. Ever since Scheffler won the 2024 Hero World Challenge, experts have been debating whether he is better than Woods. Being only the third individual to win back-to-back Hero titles apart from Viktor Hovland and Mr. T seemed to have raised this question.

Hours after his victory at Albany, Scheffler rose up the table for the longest streak as the world no. 1 surpassed Sir Nick Faldo at 4th. A table that is dominated by Tiger Woods, with two streaks that are more than 3X longer than that of the current world no. 1.

Of course, Scheffler is still quite young at 28 and has a lot of time to be able to match that record. Yet, he and everyone in golf know what a mountainous task it would be to surpass the 82X PGA Tour winner.Tiger Woods

But there is one situation where Scottie Scheffler has Tiger Woods beat according to insiders. Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz hosted Joel Dahmen on a GOLF’s Subpar podcast a few hours ago talking about various topics. One of the conversations was about how good Scottie Scheffler has been in recent times. That’s what prompted Dahmen to say, “I think it’s cool that he’s also a great human being,” as the hosts approved of the pro’s comments. Drawing a comparison with other great pros like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, he further added, “It’s different than maybe some of the other greats is where they are more sheltered and they don’t say as much.”

Considering everything that transpired in 2009 after the infamous accident that eventually led to Tiger Woods’s infidelity scandal, the GOAT has been quite hesitant to talk to the press. He had also previously emphasized his displeasure about communicating with journalists as he said, “I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means.”Tiger Woods PGA Tour LIV Golf

Coming back to Scheffler, Dahmen mentions, “He’s pretty authentic. I think he’s getting really comfortable.” Talking about Mr. Inevitable’s interactions with journalists, he said, “He’s starting to joke a little bit more with the media. He has to do it every week.” Putting himself in Scheffler’s shoes, Dahmen questioned, “What are you going to do? Give them answers all the time?”

Acknowledging Scheffler’s personality, the 1X PGA Tour winner, Dahmen, said, “He’s just a fun good dude and he’s probably a better dad than me. He’s probably a better husband than me. What else can’t this guy do?” Colt added to the conversation by stating “He’s pretty good at everything,” which received a nod from Joel Dahmen.

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Scottie Scheffler is Catching up to an Incredible Tiger Woods Record

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The world’s No.1-ranked athlete in golf, Scottie Scheffler, is catching up with Tiger Woods when it comes to one of the most incredible records set by the sport’s GOAT.

Scheffler won some of the sport’s most prestigious competitions in 2024, taking home a total of nine trophies, including The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, and the Olympics at Le Golf National in Paris. His dominance is underlined by key statistical data points including first out of all players on the PGA Tour when it comes to strokes gained, approach play — he leads when it comes to shots from 100-125 yards, and 150-175 yards, and putting average.

Woods, in his best years, also made it a habit to claim the sport’s top honors for his own while crushing metrics like driving and margin of victory.

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Sheffler, though, is catching up to Woods in one key area.

When the Official World Golf Rankings were updated on Monday, Scheffler had held the No.1 spot atop the leaderboard for the 82nd consecutive week. Previously, he was tied fourth for the longest run at No.1 of all time but he’s now leaped past Britain’s former great Nick Faldo. The only golfers who have been No.1 for longer are now Tiger Woods, who achieved the feat twice — once having held top spot for 264 weeks, and once holding the ranking for 281 weeks.

The other golfer was Greg Norman, who Scheffler could leapfrog in months.

This is because, at 82 consecutive weeks, Scheffler needs to hold the No.1 spot for another 14 weeks to tie Norman. If he holds it for 15 weeks, he pulls ahead of Norman and is officially only second to a peak-form Woods.

Even with a calamitous start to 2025, and utter dominance from the current world No.2, Xander Schauffele, it’s unlikely that Scheffler would fall from No.1 because of the sheer amount of ranking points that separate him already from Schauffele. As far as catching Woods, Scheffler would need to retain the No.1 spot for another 3.5 years, at the very least, which would require repeat years like the one he just enjoyed in 2024.

One of the few areas Scheffler could improve in the months and years ahead is his putting, and he recently unveiled a new claw-style grip for shorter putts. Woods himself, impressed by Scheffler, believes 2025 could be one of Scheffler’s best.

“I mean, you see that around the short game and his trajectory control into the greens. If he has consistent weeks or consistent times on the greens, he’s gonna finish the top 10 every week and then he’s gonna pick off a lot.”

The 2025 PGA Tour begins at The Sentry on December 30 and, though there are weekly events going forward from that date, there are marquee competitions to win on February 3 at the Waste Management Open in Phoenix, Arizona, together with the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 3, and THE PLAYERS Championship on March 10 — three tournaments Scheffler has won before.

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Tiger Woods will return at the PNC Championship with son Charlie

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Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship with 15-year-old son Charlie, his first competition since the British Open in July and after having a sixth surgery on his back three months ago.

Woods has played the 36-hole PNC Championship with Charlie every year since 2020. The tournament invites players who have won majors or The Players Championship with family members, typically their children.

“Playing together is something we look forward to and it’s always more special when you’re surrounded by friends and family,” Woods said.

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The PNC Championship is Dec. 21-22 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, for 20 teams. New to the tournament this year are Fred Couples and stepson Hunter Hannemann, and Trevor Immelman and son Jacob.

Because the tournament is sanctioned by the PGA Tour Champions, Woods will be able to ride in a cart, key to him playing. He chose to sit out last week at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, where he is the tournament host, because he said his game was not sharp enough to compete against a field of the top 40 players in the world.

Woods set a Masters record in April by making his 24th consecutive cut, but he missed the cut in the other three majors. He had a microdiscectomy in September to alleviate pain down his legs, his sixth surgery on his lower back.

The biggest one was fusion surgery in 2017, and he followed that by winning the Tour Championship a year later and capturing his 15th major with a fifth Masters title in 2019. His last victory was the Zozo Championship in Japan in the fall of 2019, tying Sam Snead for the PGA Tour’s record of 82 career titles.

But there is no indication how often he can play in 2025.

“Whether my commitment going forward is once a month, yeah, I could say that all over again,” Woods said last week. “But I truly don’t know. I’m just trying to rehab and still get stronger and better and feel better, really give myself the best chance I can going into next year.”

The PNC Championship features 13-year-old Will McGee, the son of Annika Sorenstam, and 89-year-old Gary Player. Nelly Korda returns to play with her father, former tennis Grand Slam champion Petr Korda.

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A Look Back at Tiger Woods’ Last World Challenge Win

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This weekend showcases some of the best golfers in the world at the Hero World Challenge.

The tournament is displaying the top 20 players in the world currently with the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Keegan Bradley. The proceeds benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Woods, who is in attendance this weekend, won the tournament five times in his career. He founded the tournament in 2000. The years he won were 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2011. He also finished in 2nd place five times over the course of his career. It was a memorable tournament in 2011 the last time he won the event.

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2011, marked an off period for Woods who had not won a worldwide tournament since the Australian Masters in 2009. He was trailing Zach Johnson by a stroke before the final two holes began.

On the 17th, the birdie was from 15 feet. On the 18th hole, it was from just six feet but still clutch from Tiger Woods. Johnson missed a birdie on the 18th to give room for Woods to win the Challenge. Johnson would go on to win the tournament himself in 2013.

Said Woods after the 2011 victory: “It feels awesome, whatever it is. I had the lead at the Master’s on the back nine and had a chance at the Aussie Open. So, this is my third time with a chance to win; I pulled it off this time.” He shot a 69 in the final round for a total of 278 to secure victory.

Whoever wins the tournament will take home a prize of 1 million dollars. Woods, when he did perform in the tournament typically donated the money to his foundation. He was unable to compete this year due to issues he still has due to his back surgery.

The 15-time major winner has only been able to play in five tournaments this year, missing the cut in four of them. He hopefully will be able to compete in next year’s tournament. Tiger Woods currently has stated he’s not sure when he will return to play.

There are many players such as Scheffler and Thomas who can draw a crowd. However, they still cannot draw a crowd like Woods himself. The tournament can only hope to have him return next year.

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Money Talks Get Replaced By Charlie & Sam Woods As Scottie Scheffler Goes Candid On ‘Exciting’ Tiger Woods Moment

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The Hero World Challenge, an unofficial PGA Tour event hosted by Woods, tees off today at Albany, featuring 20 players from the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Woods isn’t playing this year, but as a host, he is there. And as always, the event kicked off with a pro-am and the customary press conference. During media interactions, Scheffler gave us a little peek behind the scenes. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t all business.

The PGA Tour feels like it’s on fire these days, doesn’t it? New formats, that ongoing merger saga, the snail’s pace of play debates, and so much more. Pretty much anyone in the golf world has something to say about it. And it makes sense—big changes can feel like a lot when one season’s ending and another is gearing up. So, when you get two big names like former World No. 1 Tiger Woods and current No. 1 Scottie Scheffler met on the course, they were not knee-deep in these hot topics. They talked about their kids.

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“Talked about his kids,” Scheffler said with a grin. “It’s really exciting, when you ask somebody about their kids, they always get so excited and that’s really fun for me to be able to do with people because they get so excited and it’s fun to share what’s going on. Tiger’s the same way, he always gets excited when he gets to talk about his kids.”

If you’ve followed Woods even a little, you know how much he adores his kids, Charlie and Sam. It’s the kind of thing that melts even the toughest hearts in the golf world. So did he give some parenting advice to first-time dad Scheffler? “There was no advice. If I did, I’m sure neither of us would probably want to be sharing it publicly,” revealed the #1.

We’ve all seen Woods’ love for his kids. Whether it’s Charlie’s golf swing or Sam’s proud moments, his passion as a dad is undeniable. “I just love being with them and seeing what they’re doing, what they’re capable of doing—the joys, just the shifts of interest. It’s just fun. We have a great time together,” Woods shared back in 2011, and it still rings true.

Well, its not like they only talked about their kids. They talked about the ongoing matters of the golf world as well. “I think most of the time we just talk about money and how the purses need to be bigger,” Scheffler said. “Today we really grinded on the Ryder Cup and how it’s just such BS that we’ve never gotten paid. Tiger was really frustrated; he feels like he hasn’t made enough money in his career. I feel the same way; I feel like last year I didn’t get paid 4 enough for what I did. Mostly that, just a bunch of griping.”

Woods feeling that he has not made enough money would come as a shocker to many. He is the richest golfer with the most amount earned from the Tour. Scheffler made the most this year, nearly $29.2 million from tournaments. Sure, Woods is one of the greatest golfers of all time, but it’s the bond he shares with Sam and Charlie that shows how great a dad he really is.

We all love Woods on the course, but if you ask him, his favorite role is definitely being a dad. Through all the highs and lows—majors won, injuries, comebacks—his bond with his kids, Sam and Charlie, has been the real constant. And honestly, it’s a side of Woods that’s just as impressive as his golf game.

By the time Charlie and Sam were toddlers, Woods’s world got pretty messy with a very public scandal and divorce in 2010. But even in the middle of all that chaos, he put his kids first. In a 2015 interview with TIME, he admitted he was upfront with them in the simplest way: ‘Guys, the reason why we’re not in the same house, why we don’t live under the same roof, Mommy and Daddy, is because Daddy made some mistakes.’ It wasn’t flashy or complicated—just an honest dad trying to explain a tough situation.

Sam has been cheering her dad on since she was six months old, and in December 2023, she even caddied for him during the PNC Championship. Meanwhile, Charlie is shaping up to be a mini version of his dad. The two first competed together in the 2020 PNC Championship, and fans couldn’t help but notice their eerily similar mannerisms. Even Charlie’s coach sees the resemblance, both in his game and his demeanor.

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Tiger Woods reveals when he might next play golf

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Tiger Woods could play golf as early as next month.

The former world No.1 golfer spoke to the sport’s media Tuesday, ahead of the Hero World Challenge, which is a tournament he hosts every year in December at the 7,414-yard, par-72 Albany Golf Course in The Bahamas.

Woods typically competes at the tournament himself but told reporters this week that he’s not yet “tournament sharp.” Elaborating, he said: “These are 20 of the best players in the world and I’m not sharp enough to compete against them at this level.”

Woods confirmed he wouldn’t compete this week in a post on X last month.

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Woods is not competing because of recent physical ailments, including back surgery from which he continues to recover from. He’s had back issues throughout the year, and said Tuesday that “it just continued getting worse” from the start of 2024 onwards.

He said: “I didn’t think my back was going to go like it did. It was quite painful through the end of the year, and thus I had another procedure done to it to alleviate the pain going down my leg. I’m trying to rehab it … to give myself the best chance I can going into next year.”

Woods is the most famous name in his sport, and one of the most famous in all sports, thanks to his 15 major championship wins, 82 wins on the PGA Tour, and a rarified billionaire status for an athlete.

But his story is also one that cannot be told without mentioning an incident in 2021 that saw him taken to hospital, after he was involved in a car crash, and had to go through surgery to repair fractures in his right leg, together with a broken ankle. He said at the time it was likely he’d struggle to play golf competitively again. Surgeries through the years have alleviated some of the pain, and issues he has while standing, walking, and golfing.

Though he will not compete at this weekend’s Hero World Challenge, there is an off-chance he could play in TGL — a new golf league formed by himself, as well as Rory McIlroy, in partnership with the PGA Tour. TGL is a league that pits teams of three against each other in two-hour matches at a custom-built venue that merges real-world golf with technology with simulation. TGL golf is due to begin January 7.

Woods could also compete in the PNC Championship because that tournament does permit the use of golf carts, which is something that Woods could benefit from, considering the issues he’s had playing four-day tournament golf while constantly on his feet, walking a course. The PNC Championship is even sooner than TGL, as it takes place December 19 to 22 in Orlando, Florida.

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Is Rumored Tiger Woods Feud the Reason Behind Rory McIlroy Skipping Hero World Challenge 2024?

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The 2024 Hero World Challenge is just around the corner, and Albany, Bahamas, will host 20 of the top 50 players in the world, all fighting for the title.

Among these players is Scottie Scheffler, who returns to defend his title after a strong 2023 season. But if you were looking for Rory McIlroy in the mix, you’d be disappointed as he’s not competing this year.

One of the other notable absences is Tiger Woods. But Woods has good reasons. Injuries. Surgery. Recovery. And he’s also ther host! What about Rors then? Earlier this year, rumors swirled about a potential rift between the pair, around their differing views on the PGA Tour’s response to LIV Golf. Some media outlets even pounced on this difference of opinion, labeling it a “feud.” So is that the reason the Northern Irishman has opted out of the Woods-hosted event?

No.

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Let’s look back. Since these feud rumors, McIlroy already refuted the claims. “Friends can have disagreements or not see eye to eye on things.” He went on to clarify, “No, there’s no strain there,” he said, downplaying the rumors. “I think we might see the future of golf a little bit differently, but I don’t think that should place any strain on a relationship or on a friendship.” So, while their views on the future of golf might not always align, McIlroy has made it clear there’s no bad blood between them.

Instead, likely, his hectic schedule and the fact that he’s taking a bit of time off to rest and regroup is the real reason for missing the event. Remember McIlroy stated that he wanted some family time and hence would be reducing his schedule? Looks like that may have begun already. And considering that he’s got the ‘Showdown’ against LIV Golf coming up in mid-December, he may not have wanted too much golf during the month.​

McIlroy and Woods haven’t played together since the 2023 Genesis Invitational in California. Again that’s because Woods has been away and now perhaps they’ll be seen together on the course even lesser with McIlroy’s smaller playing schedule. However, their bond is far from hampered. Hear it from the 4-time major winner himself! Woods remains a mentor and role model to him.

While Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods might not always see eye to eye on the future of golf, one thing is for sure: McIlroy holds Woods in the highest regard. In fact, in Netflix’s Full Swing documentary, he opened up about the impact Woods had on him when he was growing up. “I was obsessed with golf and when Tiger came on the scene, I just remember watching Tiger play golf on Sunday nights, because of the time difference,” McIlroy said.

The Northern Irishman even claimed that the 15-time major winner had taken golf to “a new level”. “He still is my hero and to a lot of people, he is golf,” he boldly stated. The golf pro’s admiration for Woods moreover runs deep. He truly believes that no one in the sport can ever match up to his friend. “There’ll never be another Tiger for so many reasons,” McIlroy said, reflecting on Woods’ legacy. “He’s set a great example for a lot of us moving forward.”

So there you have it. Despite their differences, their bond remains as strong. And while they may not always agree on ideas about the PGA Tour, the two also bond beyond that, particularly in their business ventures. Yes, they’re more than just competitors—they’re collaborators. Or have you forgotten their partnered venture, the TGL? Does the progress with their simulator league seem like it’s being run by 2 people in a feud?

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Video: The time Tiger Woods almost broke David Feherty’s elbow

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Over the years Tiger Woods has become something of an escape artist. 

Just how many times have we seen Woods deliver something utterly bonkers. His creativity knows no bounds.

It will be such a sad day when we can’t watch the big cat in action on the PGA Tour and in the majors.

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But what we will have are the memories. Memories such as these which will last for the rest of our lives.

Thanks to social media, these viral clips will exist on the Internet for a very, very long time.

This latest clip, courtesy of Skratch, outlines a pretty remarkable shot from Woods at Torrey Pines in 2013.

At the Farmers Insurance Open, where he has in recent years kicked off his season, Woods was snookered.

But that didn’t matter to the genius. This is just one of his many, many great shots.

Famed on-course commentator David Feherty narrates: “If he can manage to hit the miracle shot he can cut it back onto.”

Woods, who was aiming directly at the spectators, manages to carve it round. Utter perfection.

“Doesn’t get much better than that. Heck of a shot, I tell ya. He almost broke MY LEFT ELBOW hitting that shot.”

That’s the chicken wing, Nick Faldo chimes in. “This is the broken wing right here,” came the response.

Woods was left with a straight forward chip shot from the first cut of rough.

Woods bins it as you can see some paragliders in the background. Were these people just trying to get a glimpse of Woods?

Then we’re treated to his trademark fist-pump. Even the paragliders at 700ft were clapping.

How’s that for you?

“I could smell it coming,” Feherty says.

Couldn’t we all.

This was part of Woods record-breaking win at Torrey Pines.

It was the eighth time he won there, including the 2008 U.S. Open in an 18-hole play-off over Rocco Mediate.

Oh yeah, he did that with a broken leg. F*** you Stevie, I’m winning this tournament.” 

Woods won the tournament by four shots at a foggy Farmers Insurance Open in 2013.

Better than most.

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Tiger Woods Predicted Greg Norman’s Fall, but LIV HQ’s Plans for Its CEO Tell a Different Story

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“I think Greg has to go, first of all,” said Tiger Woods in 2022. Much has changed since then. The PGA Tour, PIF, and the DP World Tour look closer to hashing out a deal than they were two years ago. And the time has come for Greg Norman to leave. 

Reportedly, LIV Golf has already found Norman’s replacement. Former Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) executive Scott O’Neil will replace Great White Shark later this year. Now, Greg Norman also admitted that his LIV Golf contract will expire by August 2025. And LIV Golf might announce the new CEO as soon as next week.

It might appear that the prophecy has come true. But Norman won’t ‘exit stage left’ as Woods’s friend Rory McIlroy wanted. Reportedly, Norman will work behind the scenes. Although it’s not clear how much power he will wield, Shark is expected to take up a different role.

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Recently, Norman shared a few snippets from his trip to East Asia. He was instrumental in finalizing LIV Golf’s South Korea move. Coincidentally, the venue, Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, hosted a DP World Tour event weeks back. Moreover, Norman also plans to bring the nascent league to Japan, another strong Asian market.

Data reveals that the craze for golf in Japan is even more than in South Korea. In a recent picture, Norman was seen presenting a blueprint for LIV Golf Japan 2026. Currently, Japan hosts the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship.

It should be noted that, per the latest report, PIF, LIV Golf’s financial backer, and the DP World Tour are now involved in chalking out a separate agreement. While Norman’s influence in this matter is doubtful, there are a few other reasons to believe that the two-time major champion will play an important role in shaping LIV’s future.

Greg Norman is living his 90s dream of a global tour through LIV Golf. In PIF, the 69-year-old has found a financial backer that funded his disruptive project. Since last year, LIV has been actively looking at newer markets like Hong Kong and Singapore. Both venues feature in the PIF-funded sides’s next schedule.

Greg Norman, despite his hampered reputation on Stateside, still enjoys a ‘global champion’ status overseas. As David Feherty rightly noted in a recent interview, Norman was a global golf icon before Tiger Woods took that mantle. So, it won’t be surprising if the two-time major winner is given an ambassadorial role in the future.

More importantly, Norman’s outsized influence on players is hard to ignore. From Cam Smith, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau to Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, Greg Norman is known to have a good rapport with players of different age groups.

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